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Slush + Wind = Great Sailing, 3/11

Jory and I took turns playing Eore today. He was there first thing, having left his boat on the ice last Saturday, and called me to say how great it was. It didn’t look promising at home as the lawn … Continue reading →

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Back for More on Monday

The rain has been postponed until tomorrow night, so with a SW 10-15 wind forecast we’ll be sailing Damariscotta early tomorrow morning in an attempt to beat the slush. Temps will just hit freezing tonight. It’s gonna be close, but … Continue reading →

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sailing Damariscotta Saturday

As Jory said, we’ll be taking a chance on Damariscotta tomorrow. Reports indicate shallow styrofoam patches on fair ice. The wind forecast 10-15 should be plenty to drive through the crud with plates in the morning, and probably slush rummers … Continue reading →

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Spring Ice

Regarding the recent posts, you know we’re in trouble when all we can come up with for content is workshop stuff. Conditions in Maine still don’t look good for the near future, and we all know what will happen in … Continue reading →

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Damariscotta Saturday

The snow came and went. The sun came and went. But the when the wind was switched on at 9:45 it settled in at 8-10kts from the ENE all day long. When we finally had all we could take at … Continue reading →

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